Twilio Features

Enables users to place phone calls over the internet.

Enables users to place video calls over the internet.

Enables users to send instant messages over the internet.

Enables users to share screens over the internet.

Enables multiple users to make phone or video calls over the internet at once.

Enables users to contact one anothers through mobile phones and landlines.

Offers users the option to play music for contacts who are on hold.

Offers users the option to set up an automated attendant to field calls and information when employees are unavailable.

Offers users a unique number that can be dialed from anywhere.

Allows users to download the tool as an add-on to subscriptions to specific services such as Outlook 365.

Allows users to download the tool along as an extension to their browser of choice.

Requires users download the software on its own.

Enables users to send mass text message campaigns

Facilitates two-way text messaging to encourage consumer engagement and loyalty

Provides the ability to schedule single or bulk text messages to recipients on a specific date and time

Provides automatic text message replies to recipients

Provides automatic URL shortening to use less characters via text

Sends out multimedia via text messages, such as coupons, pictures, and audio

Offers features for personalizing text messages based on customer information or past behavior

Allows users to establish automated workflows and triggers to deliver transactional text messages

Based on 106 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Empowers developers to intuitively integrate cloud communications functionality for their applications.

Based on 104 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Grants high speed API calls for fast communications.

Based on 103 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Enables a wide variety of communication types such as SMS, voice, video, etc.

Based on 104 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides clear, effective documentation for API integrations.

Based on 103 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Connects users with professional support teams to troubleshoot and finetune integrations.

Provides pre-built or customizable performance reports

Automates tasks and features for added convenience

Offers a white labeling service for agencies or resellers to customize platform branding

Text enables landline phones so users can receive text messages sent to an existing business number

Provides businesses with 5- to 6-digit short codes for running text marketing campaigns

Facilitates the integration of text messaging into existing business applications through an SMS gateway API

As reported in 12 Twilio reviews. Allows developers to add a live chat to their application.

Based on 12 Twilio reviews. Allows developers to allow app users to share their screens with one another.

Automatically subtitles and captions video on the platform or allows app users to add their own. This feature was mentioned in 13 Twilio reviews.

Based on 11 Twilio reviews. Allows developers to create their own custom video players.

Allows users to simultaneously live stream on multiple platforms. This feature was mentioned in 11 Twilio reviews.

As reported in 11 Twilio reviews. Encrypts content on the platform.

Allows users to add watermarks to their videos. 11 reviewers of Twilio have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 13 Twilio reviews. Platform is compliant with HIPAA guidelines.

As reported in 11 Twilio reviews. Platform is compliant with GDPR guidelines.

Supports incoming calls, call forwarding, transferring and conferencing.

Can handle voicemail, instant messaging, screen sharing, video calls, text messages or other forms of communication for the business.

Scales to add additional phone capacity in order to accommodate growth in an organization.

Integrates with business tools such as CRMs, APIs, browsers, business music and more.

Able to connect with employee's mobile devices for further ease of access.

Accessible from any location with wifi connection via cloud infrastructure.

Ensures security of voice communications with encryption for calls.

Provides call analytics based on data such as call volumes, durations, and other metrics.

Provides virtual technical support for business communication services for improving phone performance.

Offers an automated attendant to field calls when employees are unavailable.

Allows users to establish automated workflows and triggers to deliver transactional WhatsApp messages and notifications

Enables users to send mass WhatsApp marketing campaigns

Facilitates two-way WhatsApp messaging to encourage subscriber engagement and loyalty

Offers features for personalizing WhatsApp messages based on customer information or past behavior

Allow users to share promotions with subscribers via WhatsApp

Provides automated WhatsApp message replies to recipients

Deliver tailored promotions to specific audience segments

Facilitates the integration of WhatsApp messaging into existing business applications through WhatsApp Business API

Allow customers to browse, discover, research, purchase, and complete payment in real-time

Provides analytics on opt-ins, open and delivery rates, and click-throughs

Contains PBX & VoIP softphone that can be used within the VoIP business system.

Manages incoming calls with features such as call forwarding, transferring, and routing.

Supports real-time network monitoring via dashboards and alerts to identify and resolve issues.

Enables integrations with communication and CRM platforms.

Provides compatibility with both hosted and virtual PBX solutions.

Supports SIP trunking services for local and long-distance calls.

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Offers features for personalizing text messages based on customer information or past behavior.

Provide rich media such as videos, images, carousels, cards, branded templates, etc.

Offer interactive text, buttons or suggested replies for customers to enagage with.

Provide customizable, reusable templates to ensure consistent branding across campaigns.

Enable automated RCS messaging based on triggers, workflows, or scheduling.

Provide two-way messaging, allowing customers to reply and engage in real-time conversations.

Supports transactional alerts such as reminders, confirmations, or notifications.

Provide promotional campaigns with direct website or app actions embedded in messages.

Provide a verified, branded sender profile.

Provide encryption to protect message content, ensuring secure and compliant communication.

Provide authentication mechanisms such as one-time passwords (OTP) or two-factor verification to authenticate users

Provide read receipts and delivery status indicators so businesses can confirm when messages are delivered and opened.

Offer analytics on message delivery, open rates, or campaign performance.

Provide the ability to automatically send messages via SMS or MMS when RCS is not supported, ensuring reliable delivery across all devices and carriers.

Provide AI features such as chatbots, smart replies, or sentiment analysis to enhance conversational RCS.